Eared-leaf pearly everlasting
Anaphalis contorta

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb with a woody rhizome or underground stem. The stems can be erect and 15-80 cm tall. They have a white cottony coating. The leaves are narrow and 2-6 cm long by 4-5 mm wide. The base is heart shaped and clasps the stem. The upper leaves are smaller.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows on grasslands between 1,700-3,500 m above sea level in south China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pakistan, Philippines, SE Asia, Sikkim, Tibet

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Buki phool, Phunil, Xuan ye xiangqing

Synonyms

Anaphalis contorta var. contorta; Anaphalis falconeri C. B. Clarke; Anaphalis tenella DC.; Antennaria contorta D. Don; Antennaria tenella DC.; Gnaphalium contortum (D. Don) Spreng.; Gnaphalium contortum (D. Don) Buch.-Ham.; Gnaphalium simplicicaule Wall. [Illegitimate]; Gnaphalium tenellum Wall. [Illegitimate];